Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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